The inhibition of the Shwartzman phenomenon by nitrogen mustard and benzene has been confirmed and investigated further.

This inhibition can be correlated with the leucopenia induced by these agents.

Evidence is presented indicating that polymorphonuclear leucocytes play an essential role in the preparation of the skin for the Shwartzman phenomenon.

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Copyright, 1951, by The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research New York
1951
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